Abstract:Background:
White matter hyperintensities (WMH) have been shown to impact functional outcomes after ischemic stroke. However, their role in cognitive recovery after ischemic stroke is unclear. Therefore, it is important to evaluate if WMH can predict the degree of cognitive recovery after inpatient rehabilitation.
Methods:
We retrospectively studied 162 patients admitted to inpatient rehabilitation after an acute ischemic stroke. We reviewed patient dem… Show more
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